12 Kayaking Trips in Rovaniemi, Compared on Price and Hours

1.Guided Wilderness Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $117Our pick

Review of Rovaniemi’s 3-hour guided kayaking trip, with calm Lapland waters, pickup, gear, small groups, guide languages, and value advice.

“We were very disappointed with this tour. Miguel was friendly and picked us up from the hotel. Contrary to the description of the activity, this was not a river tour. We were driven to a lake about 30-40 minutes outside of Rovaniemi, where we were given a single kayak. These were not canoes either. After that, we were left to paddle alone on the lake for 2 hours at sunset. It was not a guided tour, and we didn’t learn anything about the area or Finnish culture. Additionally, there was no hot drink provided. After paddling around on our own, we were driven straight back home. For us, it was…”

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2.Authentic Reindeer Farm & Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Top rated

Feed reindeer at a family-run farm, learn Lapland traditions, and paddle a peaceful lake on this four-hour Rovaniemi tour.

“Guide was super nice and great experience in a small group - you get to feed the reindeer and get a lot of information at a warm fireplace afterwards. The Canoing on the lake was also really beautiful and relaxing.”

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3.Authentic Reindeer Farm and Canoe Experience from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Feed reindeer, warm up by a fire, and paddle a quiet Lapland lake on this small-group Rovaniemi experience.

“The whole trip was an excellent experience and we would highly recommend it!”

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4.Lapland Kayak Adventure in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Review of Rovaniemi’s 2.5-hour Lapland kayak tour, with peaceful summer paddling, scenic stops, wildlife, pickup, pricing, and booking tips.

“If you’re in Rovaniemi in summer this is a must do!!! It was so peaceful and beautiful to kayak at 10pm with the sun still in the sky. Even though it was cloudy it was so beautiful. Miguel was a great guide :)”

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5.Canoe Trip in Lapland from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Review of Rovaniemi’s small-group Lapland canoe trip, with calm waters, autumn colors, hot drinks, expert guidance, and practical booking advice.

“We were a group of 4. It was truly memorable experience for all of us. Thank you Chris for taking excellent care of my parents, guiding and encouraging them expertly. I look forward to repeating this trip another time. Cheers!”

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6.All-Day Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Paddle Lapland’s quiet lakes and rivers on a six-hour canoe trip with a guide, campfire snack, Arctic scenery, and small-group service.

“We enjoyed a fun day on the water with our guide Giom. Some good paddling time and drifting time. We enjoyed a campfire lunch and delicious chocolates. It was our last adventure in Rovaniemi and it was special!”

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7.Canoe Trip in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Paddle a peaceful Lapland lake or river near Rovaniemi with a small group, expert instruction, Finnish campfire snacks, and hotel pickup.

“It was a very nice trip. The guides were very relaxed and it was a cool atmosphere. The whole team was very friendly and helpful. It was a very nice experience and we can only recommend it to everyone.”

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8.Canoeing under the Midnight Sun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Canoe beneath Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, enjoy Finnish snacks by a bonfire, and learn about Arctic life on this relaxed three-hour tour.

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9.STAND UP paddle surf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $100Best value

Paddle through Lapland near Rovaniemi on a three-hour SUP trip with pickup, guide, equipment, a drink, and time to swim.

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10.Canoeing trip to Reindeer Farm and Husky Park visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $276

Canoe across a quiet Rovaniemi lake, visit huskies and reindeer, and enjoy fire-side snacks on this family-friendly Finnish day tour.

“Our guide Ismail was knowledgeable, helpful and made the trip absolutely enjoyable.Whilst the title should be “canoe excursion plus visit husky park and reindeer farm “ the overall experience was sensational.”

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11.Cultural Canoe Trip around Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $126

Paddle Rovaniemi’s Arctic rivers, visit Kotisaari Island and explore the Local Heritage Museum on a small-group canoe tour.

“I had a fantastic time taking the cultural canoe trip with wild about lapland. The experience was both educational and insightful done by knowledgeable guides.”

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12.Canoe Down The River Trip in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $214

Paddle 6 to 10 km through Lapland near Rovaniemi, with a small group, guide-led safety, fire-cooked lunch, and peaceful river views.

“The guides are experimented, friendly and put at ease even the most novice. They switch between French and English with ease to make sure everyone has fun and learns something. My father doesn't speak English too well, so he was hapRead more”

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